The largest group of indigenous peoples living in Chile are the Mapuche. Despite being part of Chile’s mixed ethnic make-up and culture, many Mapuche communities still struggle for autonomy and rights. That’s why I was fascinated to see this wine project between the Mapuche of Buchahueico and Vina San Pedro. Continue reading
Wine Review: Undurraga Suprême Extra Brut Espumante Leyda
Did you know that Chile also makes sparkling wines called Espumante? How does this Undurraga Extra Brut made in the traditional method taste? Continue reading
Wine Review: 2 Boutique Wines (2 Vinos de Autor)
Despite having tasted hundreds of different Chilean wines, there are still producers I haven’t tried and new producers popping up. How do these 2 boutique wines measure up? Continue reading
Review: Lapostolle Pisco
Famous for its Clos Apalta and other wines, did you know that Lapostolle also makes pisco? Continue reading
Wine Review: 2018 Undurraga T.H. Carignan Maule
If you haven’t tried Undurraga’s T.H. series or Chilean Carignan, you’re missing out. It’s a great price for a small production terroir-driven wine. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2015 Viña von Siebenthal Parcela #7 Gran Reserva Aconcagua
Have you tried this Bordeaux blend made by a Swiss lawyer in the Aconcagua Valley of Chile? Continue reading
Wine Review: French vs. Chilean Cabernet Franc
In honor of the 14th of July, I’m going to compare a French Loire Valley Cabernet Franc vs. a Chilean Cabernet Franc from Limari. Continue reading
Cork: To Sniff or Not to Sniff
Corks: To Sniff or Not to Sniff
That is the question… Continue reading
Wine Review: 2 Smaller Labels of Big Wineries
Check out these two lesser known labels of two large wineries. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2015 Cruchon Coteaux de Trumao Valle del Bueno Los Lagos Pinot Noir
As you know, I’m a big fan of Chilean Pinot, and it’s grown in several regions of Chile. It’s a cool climate grape, so why not keep going further south and try Pinot in Patagonia? However, Pinot Noir in Patagonia is still in its nascent stages and hard to find. How does this one compare to other Pinots I’ve had from Patagonia and other Pinots in Chile? Continue reading